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We help organizations turn complex challenges into meaningful outcomes by connecting strategy and execution across AI, cloud, data, product development, and emerging technology.\nOur culture is built by people who care deeply about doing exceptional work. We set high standards, take ownership, and continually challenge ourselves and one another to be better. We work hard, support each other, and take genuine pride in what we deliver for our clients, partners, and teams.\nAt Blueprint, you’ll work alongside talented people with different experiences, expertise, and perspectives. You’ll have opportunities to take on meaningful challenges, expand your skills, and see the impact of what you build.\nBring your perspective. Raise the standard. Build what matters.\nIn this Role\nWe are seeking an experienced Business Manager to support a fast-paced, innovative AI research organization. This role will work closely with business management and research teams to coordinate procurement activities, manage purchase orders, facilitate supplier onboarding, and oversee invoice processing and payment tracking. You will help ensure purchasing activities move efficiently through established processes, maintain accurate financial documentation, and confirm service delivery to support timely and accurate payments.\nThe ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a structured business environment. You should have experience with procurement, financial operations, accounts payable, and purchase order management, along with the ability to work independently and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.\nResponsibilities\nCreate, submit, and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established purchasing policies and procedures.\n\nCoordinate supplier onboarding by gathering required documentation and guiding suppliers through payment setup and compliance requirements.\n\nInitiate and track various purchasing and payment processes, including QuickPay, virtual payment methods, and other purchasing vehicles.\n\nReview incoming invoices, validate billing details, and coordinate payment approvals with the appropriate internal teams.\n\nTrack and confirm service delivery, ensuring submitted hours, services, and deliverables are accurate before invoices are approved for payment.\n\nProcess sales tax exemption certificates and coordinate payment term change requests in accordance with company policies.\n\nPartner with requestors, technical points of contact, compliance teams, and business stakeholders to resolve purchasing and invoicing issues.\n\nMaintain accurate purchasing records, financial documentation, and payment tracking information.\n\nIdentify opportunities to improve procurement workflows, reduce processing delays, and increase operational efficiency.\n\nManage competing priorities while meeting deadlines, service-level expectations, and established business processes.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree required.\n\n2-3 years of overall relevant professional experience in business management, procurement, financial operations, or a related field.\n\nPrior experience working within a large technology organization, with previous experience at Microsoft required.\n\nMinimum of 2 years of experience creating, submitting, and managing purchase orders.\n\nMinimum of 2 years of experience in financial management or business operations.\n\nMinimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or invoice management.\n\nExperience reviewing invoices, validating financial information, and coordinating payment approvals.\n\nStrong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.\n\nAbility to manage multiple requests, competing priorities, and time-sensitive tasks with minimal supervision.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple stakeholder groups.\n\nAbility to follow structured purchasing, compliance, and financial procedures.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with supplier onboarding, vendor management, and procurement operations.\n\nFamiliarity with QuickPay, VPay, SPR, purchase order workflows, and supplier payment processes.\n\nExperience working with sales tax exemption certificates and payment term modifications.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.\n\nExperience using Microsoft Teams, Slack, and internal procurement or financial management systems.\n\nExperience coordinating with compliance teams and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies.\n\nDemonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and streamline administrative workflows.\n\nExperience supporting research organizations, AI teams, or fast-paced technology environments.\n\nSalary Range \nAt Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market. For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated salary range is $30 to $32 USD/Hourly. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and could fall outside the stated range.\nEqual Opportunity Employer \nBlueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law. \nIf you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to:  \nBlueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes: \nMedical, dental, and vision coverage \nFlexible Spending Account \n401k program \nCompetitive PTO offerings \nParental Leave \nOpportunities for professional growth and development \nLocation: Remote\nBenefits\nBlueprint believes that healthy, supported employees do their best work. Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA)\n401(k) retirement plan\nCompetitive paid time off\nParental leave\nProfessional growth and development opportunities\nBenefits and eligibility may vary based on role, employment status, and location.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nBlueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 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